Overview
Description
The Fonterra Shareholders' Fund is a financial asset that provides investors with access to the economic rights of shares from Fonterra Co-operative Group, a New Zealand-based multinational dairy company. As a unit trust, the primary function of the fund is to allow public investors to participate in the returns generated by Fonterra's business operations, without granting any voting rights within the cooperative. This fund plays a significant role in the dairy and agriculture sector, with Fonterra being one of the world's leading dairy exporters, supplying a variety of products including milk powders, cheeses, and dairy ingredients to international markets. By investing in the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, market participants engage directly with the global food production and export industries, gaining exposure to key market dynamics like commodity pricing, agricultural development, and international trade policies. The fund's presence in financial markets highlights the intersection between agriculture and investment, providing a unique opportunity for diversification within agricultural commodities.
About
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Country
New Zealand
MIC code
XNZE